A Washington man who was arrested on multiple felony charges after shooting a firearm into a roadway will have a court hearing next week. 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a civil issue at approximately 10:22 p.m. on March 8th. The caller stated shots had been fired near 260th Street and Ginkgo Avenue. Deputies arrested 49-year-old Erik Strand of Washington on multiple charges including: going armed with intent, a class D felony; assault while participating in a felony, a class D felony; intimidation with a dangerous weapon, a class C felony; and reckless use of a firearm, a simple misdemeanor.  

Deputies located two casings and two slugs in the roadway where the incident occurred in rural western Washington County. The firearm was located at the residence and seized by authorities. The shots were fired less than 200 yards from an occupied residence. 

An initial appearance for Strand was held in March, a trial hearing has been set for April 24th. KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official.